Mechanical Designer

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, South America, Southern Africa, Ghana and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in Cape Town.

Reporting to the Principal Designer the Mechanical Designer will produce high quality, cost effective, detail 3D designs and general arrangement drawings and in general, work under the supervision of the Principal Designer, Project Lead Designer, Lead Discipline Design Engineer or the Project Lead Engineer.

The tasks you'll perform

• Be proficient in all aspects of 3D MicroStation software (and preferably Aecosim or Triforma) and to use those skills within the Lycopodium defined CAD procedures.
• Be proficient in the detailing of materials handling and mine plant design in their nominated discipline.
• Produce design drawings that are consistent industry standard techniques and that comply to Lycopodium drawing office and CAD procedures.
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be capable of producing design drawings within the project defined budget hours for the defined deliverable document.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of fabrication and construction techniques.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

The expertise you'll bring

• Proficiency in 3D Microstation software.
• An accredited qualification in Engineering Design Drafting or equivalent
• Proficiency in 3D Triforma or Aecosim Software.
• Working experience with ProjectWise online file storage software.
• 5+ years in relevant Discipline Plant Design process plant design.

The Benefits We'll Provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We Recognise That Everyone Is Different And Needs May Change Over The Course Of Your Career. Thats Why We

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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